Dorothy Mackaye
1899–1940 (age 41)
Actress and writer
Biography
Dorothy Mackaye won acclaim on Broadway and in Hollywood as an actress who brought resilient, complex women to life, and she supplemented her stage work with writing that reflected her experiences in the theater.
Even after personal trials, she continued to explore those themes in essays and scripts, sharing honest observations about ambition, redemption, and the bonds that sustain performers behind the scenes.